2 - Leaded Gasoline: Another Generation's Problem

A weekly podcast where we cover flashpoints in history that help to give context to our current chaotic state of affairs.

There was a point when the decision was made to go with lead over ethanol for a smooth ride. Is lead a neurotoxin? Sure. But it’s a lot harder to trademark ethanol and we have shareholders to consider.

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